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New York Demand for Terms of Contract, Private Works

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Document Title: Demand for Terms of Contract and Amount Due

Scope: State of New York, Private Work.

Time Constraints: None. This notice is not required by this state (See Important, below). Send any time after the start of furnishing labor, materials or equipment. However, while this document is not required it can be very useful as a source of information for your Mechanic’s Lien claims.

When you feel you need this information, send the notice immediately by Certified Mail to the owner of the job. If the owner or his agent fails to provide this information within 30 days of your demand, or falsely states the information, and you cannot collect from the general or subcontractor after a judgment, the owner shall be liable for the loss sustained as though you supplied directly to the owner.

Information Requirements: The information required by the program.

Form Types: Demand for Terms of Contract and Amount Due, Exhibits A-D.

Procedures: Enter the program data, including Additional Legal Parties or Releases for Other Companies. Copies of all of the forms should be send to the owner and general contractor, if any.

Important: This notice has no legal effect for this state except as an advisory to the parties involved in a job. It is neither required nor necessary to the establishment of your lien rights.